{"product_id":"a-ball-for-daisy-caldecott-medal-winner-9780553537239","title":"A Ball for Daisy: (Caldecott Medal Winner)","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2012 Randolph Caldecott Medal\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Illustrated Book relates a story about love and loss as only Chris Rashcka can tell it. Any child who has ever had a beloved toy break will relate to Daisy's anguish when her favorite ball is destroyed by a bigger dog. In the tradition of his nearly wordless picture book \u003ci\u003eYo  Yes?, \u003c\/i\u003e Caldecott Medalist Chris Raschka explores in pictures the joy and sadness that having a special toy can bring. Raschka's signature swirling, impressionistic illustrations and his affectionate story will particularly appeal to young dog lovers and teachers and parents who have children dealing with the loss of something special.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCHRIS RASCHKA has written and\/or illustrated over 30 books for children, including \u003ci\u003eThe Purple Balloon, \u003c\/i\u003e called \"deceptively simple and beautifully direct\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews.\u003c\/i\u003e His other books include \u003ci\u003eGood Sports, \u003c\/i\u003e an ALA Notable Book; the 2006 Caldecott Medal winning title, \u003ci\u003eThe Hello, Goodbye Window;\u003c\/i\u003e the Caldecott Honor Books \u003ci\u003eYo! Yes?;\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMysterious Thelonius.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610867011858,"sku":"9780553537239","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_a35c725c-f59d-4da1-812d-6812e6a4adc4.jpg?v=1732350921","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/a-ball-for-daisy-caldecott-medal-winner-9780553537239","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}